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On January 29, 2026, President Trump ordered the FAA to fully reopen Venezuelan airspace, allowing US airlines to restart commercial operations. American Airlines was the first airline to announce plans to reinstate nonstop service.
US President Donald Trump has threatened to strip US certification from Bombardier business jets and all aircraft made in Canada unless Gulfstream's G500, G600, G700, and G800 become fully certified. The move comes amid a dispute over certification of Canadian-made aircraft for the Canadian market.
Lufthansa has announced plans to upgrade its Airbus A380 fleet with new business class seats, set to be retrofitted at Elbe Flugzeugwerke in Dresden. The program, starting February 2026, aims to enhance the premium experience on long-haul flights.
Airbus is preparing to assess the market potential for a new stretched version of the A220, with lessors and airlines being consulted. According to Reuters, an announcement on the launch of the Airbus A220-500 could be made this year, with an expected announcement at Farnborough International Airshow in July.
The US Space Force plans to issue an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (ID/IQ) contract this summer to create a pool of qualified vendors for physical/live training needs. The program aims to improve training capacity across electronic, cyber and orbital warfare mission areas.
The H160M Guépard prototype has made its first contact with a French Navy surface ship, according to AeroTime reports. The helicopter conducted an 'interaction of opportunity' with the fleet replenishment tanker BRF Jacques Stosskopf, testing electromagnetic environment capabilities.
Southwest Airlines has reported improved operational performance during the Full Year and Q4 2025 earnings call, with operating income rising by 33.3% to $428 million. The carrier has increased its 2026 earnings guidance to more than four times its 2025 figures, driven by an aggressive share buyback program and business transformation efforts.
Air Astana has announced plans to launch a new service between Almaty and Shanghai, starting March 2026. The airline will operate three times weekly using Airbus A321LR aircraft.
US airlines, including Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, and American Airlines, are preparing for potential disruptions due to Winter Storm Gianna. The storm is expected to bring heavy snow, high winds, and blizzard conditions to the southeastern coast from January 30-February 1, 2026.
Pilatus has created a distinctive aircraft in the PC-12, which reflects the personality of its owner, Fred Hudson. With over 3,000 hours on his PC-12, Fred flies it himself, logging about 150 hours per year.
Lufthansa Aviation Training has developed an AI-powered chatbot called mAIntor, which provides instant access to its vast documentation library. The tool is designed to help pilots and crew navigate complex technical issues during training, reducing the need for manual searches and improving overall efficiency.
FedEx plans to resume MD-11 operations by late May 2026, working with Boeing and the FAA to address required inspection and maintenance actions. This comes after UPS retired its entire MD-11 fleet following a fatal crash in November 2025.
Norway has selected Hanwha Aerospace's Chunmoo multiple launch rocket system over prominent Western competitors for its ground-based long-range precision fires system. The $2 billion deal includes 16 launch systems and an unspecified number of missiles across three range variants, according to Breaking Defense reports.
A Beechcraft 1900D operated on behalf of Colombia's state-owned airline Satena crashed in a remote region of the country's northeast, killing all 15 people on board. The aircraft departed Camilo Daza International Airport shortly before noon and lost contact with air traffic control about 12 minutes into the flight.
The US Army has released a request for information for up to 11 business jets to be used for its High Altitude Detection and Exploitation System (HADES) program, which aims to provide advanced surveillance capabilities. The RFI was published on January 22 and seeks aircraft that can operate between 41,000 and 51,000 feet above sea level.
Gulfstream closed 2025 with a sharp increase in aircraft deliveries and strong demand that pushed parent company General Dynamics' aerospace backlog to new heights. The company delivered 158 business jets for the full year, up from 136 in 2024, led by higher large-cabin output as it ramps new models into service.
The US Coast Guard has announced plans to invest $25 billion in new assets as part of its 'supercharge' program. The initiative aims to strengthen America's industrial base and modernize its fleet amid Arctic expansion.
Textron Aviation closed out 2025 with record revenue, driven by higher aircraft volume and parts/service work. The company shipped 49 business jets and delivered 43 commercial turboprops in the October-to-December quarter, ending the year with a $7.
Lockheed Martin has signed an agreement with the Pentagon to quadruple production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors over the next seven years. The deal, worth $4 billion, will allow THAAD interceptor production to grow from its current rate of 96 missiles a year to an annual rate of 400 interceptors.